…that the embattled strait would be closed till further notice. US Central Command denied that, saying that the waterway was still open to all vessels and the US military was prepared to ensure freedom of navigation. The Joint Maritime Information Centre, a global monitoring body, reported Sunday it was still possible t…

…State and beyond, with the abduction dominating national discourse for weeks and heightening concerns over the spread of kidnapping into the South-West. The incident equally prompted interventions by the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, the military, the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Police For…

…substantial parts of the association’s claims and made declarations aimed at strengthening legal oversight within the police. According to Osigwe, the court declared that police officers who are legal practitioners but have not been appointed or upgraded as legal officers cannot perform the functions of legal officers…

…and cities across the country. The operation, sources said, was coordinated by a senior DSS official after security forces had already sealed off the terrorists’ escape routes and surrounded their hideout inside the National Park forest. ‘’The family members were subsequently taken to Abuja, where the wives were interr…

…Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has been included in AC Milan’s 26-man squad for the opening phase of the club’s pre-season preparations under new coach Ruben Amorim, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Rossoneri will begin training at the Milanello training centre on Monday (today), with Amorim set to assess his squad befo…

…shops were allocated during the administration of former Governor Jibrilla Bindow. A senior official of the Urban Planning and Development Authority, who spoke to The PUNCH on condition of anonymity, alleged that the allocation of the shops violated the city’s master plan. “According to the plan, the area was designate…

…added. PUNCH Online reports that the push for state police has gained momentum amid worsening insecurity across the country. Section 214(1) of the 1999 Constitution currently provides for only one police force, the Nigeria Police Force, meaning the creation of state police requires a constitutional amendment approved b…

…to arrest other members of the syndicate. "The Anambra State Police Command on the evening of 11th of July 2026 has recorded another major breakthrough in its sustained fight against child trafficking with the arrest of three female suspects, Florence Nnakuzie, 45 years, Hannah Ugah, 52 years and Chinasa Daniel, 27 yea…

…before the failed attack allegedly showed that the operation was coordinated by four senior ISWAP commanders alongside the foreign terrorist facilitators. The foreign nationals were identified as a Palestinian Arab known as Abu Ishaq, believed to be the group's chief trainer; a Moroccan identified as Abu Thaiba, report…

…regained freedom on Friday, July 10. There are different reports on the de@th of the senior officer. While some said his convoy was hit by explosives set by terrorists at the National Park in Oyo, others said he ran into a landmine set by the Ansaru terrorists identified as the group behind the abduction. Born on Augus…

…and frightened. She further alleged that while trying to understand what was happening, she looked into the driver’s rearview mirror and briefly saw a man dressed in white seated at the back of the vehicle. “When we got to Enugu around 5 a.m., the driver asked if anyone saw what he saw. I told him I saw a man wearing w…

…spokesman said analysis of the device showed the operation was coordinated by four senior ISWAP commanders and three foreign facilitators.“Among them is Abu Thaiba, a Moroccan Arab identified as a medical doctor serving within the terrorist network, and Abu Ishaq, a Palestinian Arab assessed to be ISWAP’s overall train…

…remained scarce. "The only communication came when the terrorists released a video threatening that, if ransom was not paid, that would be the last time we would see our people," he added. The Chief Imam of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Dr Sanusi Lafiagi, speaking with Sunday PUNCH, congratulated the President and secu…

…records in public office. Umahi made the claim in a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, while responding to Obi’s recent remarks dismissing the minister’s challenge. The minister had earlier invited Obi to a debate focused on their respective performances as governors. Bo…

…video recorded prior to the attack indicates that the operation was coordinated by four senior ISWAP commanders (Qai'ds), alongside three foreign terrorist facilitators. They include a Palestinian Arab identified as Abu Ishaq, assessed to be ISWAP's overall trainer; a Moroccan Arab identified as Abu Thaiba, a medical d…

The police are to arraign Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director-General (DG) of a non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) in the Federal High Court on Tuesday. The police, in a fresh court document marked FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, presently charged Adeyemi and two others with eight counts of forgery…

…over the proposed approval of a uniform ₦50,000 examination fee for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations from 2027. The former vice president warned that the policy could deny millions of Nigerian children access to education, describing i…

…2026. His absence from regular club action also affected his involvement with Nigeria’s senior national team. Chippa United confirmed the goalkeeper’s return on Sunday through its official social media platforms. Club confirms goalkeeper’s return The club welcomed Nwabali back with a message to supporters, saying: “Chi…

…NAN recalls that the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, announced the revised import duties while defending the service’s 2026 budget proposal before the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise. Adeniyi announced a reduction in import duty on used vehicles from 15…

…resources reached the intended beneficiaries. Yusuf said the commission was strengthening the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system as well as the National Geospatial Data Repository to improve birth registration and capture previously undocumented demographic information across the 774 local government areas.…

…choice of accessories—to take centre stage. From Solemnity to Celebration The true genius of a black outfit lies in its adaptability. By simply swapping a shoe, altering a hairstyle, or shifting from muted silver studs to bold gold jewelry, the exact same base attire can serve entirely different cultural mandates. 1. T…

…from the enclave due to sustained military pressure on the terrorists' positions and worsening humanitarian conditions within the camp. "The family disclosed that continuous offensive operations by troops, coupled with severe shortages of food and other basic necessities, made survival in the enclave increasingly diffi…

…(POS) terminals under questionable circumstances, while some consumers were denied access to statements of account needed to verify their bills. He called on NERC to establish an independent inquiry into EEDC’s operations in Ebonyi and ensure compensation and refunds for affected customers where necessary. The coalitio…

…physiotherapist died at the minister’s residence in Uburu. In a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Francis Nwaze, Umahi said he received the news of Habila’s death with shock and sadness, while extending condolences to her family. He said immediate steps were taken after the incide…

…family, including a two-month-old infant, while the village head sustained life-threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital for treatment. He added that security agencies had been alerted and expressed hope that the perpetrators would be apprehended and brought to justice. The latest attack has thrown the affected…